Clara Mae Aubuchon,
age 95 of Festus, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Crystal
Oaks Skilled Nursing Center, Crystal City, Missouri. She was born July
20, 1915 in Mill Creek, Missouri the daughter of the late Minnie
Caroline (nee Huffman) and Calvin Hicks Wray. In addition to her
parents she is preceded in death by her husband Ivan N. Aubuchon, Sr.,
sisters Isabelle “Lessie” Chlanda and her late husband August, Bessie
East and her late husband Bryan, Mary Elders and her late husband
Albert, Pearl Thurston and her late husband Elmer, Dorothy Stafford and
surviving husband Tony, brothers Leo Wray and his late wife Pearl and
James Wray and his late wife Mabel. She is survived by a son Ivan N.
Aubuchon, Jr. and his wife Constance of Lindenhurst, Illinois, a
granddaughter Ann Marie Kozel and her husband David,
great-granddaughters Natalie Ann and Lindsey Clair Kozel and numerous
nieces and nephews. She was a retired seamstress from Co-Ed Garment
factory in Festus, a member of the First Christian Church in Hematite,
Missouri, auxiliary member of the VFW Post #3777 and American Legion
Post #253. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, Thursday, March
3, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with funeral services, Friday, March
4, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. officiated by Rev. Terry Crank, Pastor, First
Christian Church of Hematite, Missouri. Interment Marcus Memorial
Cemetery, Fredericktown, Missouri. Memorials preferred to First
Christian Church of Hematite, Missouri.

Raymond Luther Bruedigam,
age 82 of Floresville, Texas, formerly of Festus, Missouri passed away
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Vitas Hospice Facility in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born June 10, 1928 in Plattin, Missouri the son of the late
Bertha Ellen (nee Kronk) and Henry Luther Bruedigam. In addition to his
parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Helen L. (nee LaPree)
Bruedigam and a brother-in-law H. Jean Genrich. He is survived by two
daughters, Ronda Birr and Dena Bruedigam both of San Antonio, Texas, a
sister Zelpa T. Genrich of Crystal City, Missouri and Numerous Nieces,
Nephews and Cousins. He was an Army Veteran in the Korean War, a member
of First Baptist Church, Festus/Crystal City, Missouri, a life member of
the NRA, the National and Missouri Trapper’s Association and the
Festus/Crystal City Conservation Club. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral
Home, Festus, Missouri Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
and then after 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 7, 2011 at First Baptist
Church, Festus/Crystal City with services at 11:00 A.M. officiated by
Dr. Curtis Porter, Senior Pastor. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens,
Crystal City, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Missouri Trapper’s
Association or the March of Dimes.Back to Top

Bessie "Billee" Margaret (Davis) Ross,
87 years, of Festus, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was a retired case worker for the
Missouri Division of Family Services. She was a 26 year member of the
ladies auxiliary at Jefferson Regional Medical Center and a member of
Our Lady Catholic Church of Festus/Crystal City. Born August 20, 1923,
in Lafe, Arkansas to the late James M. and Bessie M. (Crow) Davis. She
was preceded in death by her husband: Fred A. Ross who passed away in
1997. She is survived by her son: James Ross of Festus, MO,
daughters: Judy (Cliff) Sansoucie of Festus, MO and Jeanne (Jeff)
Keisker of Las Vegas,NV, 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 1
great great grandchild. In addition to her parents and her husband, she
was preceded in death by her sons: Gary Fraser and John Fraser,
daughter: Caron Kiser, brother: James Davis and sister: Jimmy Clary.
Prayer service to be held at 6:30pm Friday. Father Alex Anderson to
officate mass Visitation:
Date: Friday, March 4, 2011 Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm.
Visitation Location: Mahn
Festus Chapel. Service: Date:
Mass: Saturday, March 5, 2011 Time: 10:00am .
Service Location: St Rose of
Lima Church, DeSoto. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, DeSoto, MO. Memorials/Donations.
American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63108

Timothy A. Roth,
age 52, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011
at Barnes-Jewish Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born July
1, 1958 in Festus, Missouri the son of the late Alpine Ramona (nee
LaRose) Roth and the late Damian Edgar Roth. He is survived by his wife
Denise S. (nee Cambron) Roth, daughter Amber Lynn Mauk and husband Jonny
of Boulder, Colorado, step-mother Rose Steinman of Bonne Terre,
Missouri, half-sister Krystal Manning and husband Richard of Farmington,
Missouri, half-brother Damian Steinman and wife Michelle of Vienna,
Illinois, sister-in-law Debbie Cambron of Festus and sisters Cheryl of
DeSoto, Missouri and Bev of Patton, Missouri. In addition to his parents
he is preceded in death by a brother Terry Roth and mother and
father-in-law Gladys and Harris Cambron. He was a 1976 graduate of
Festus High School, served in the United States Navy, member of Elks
#1721, worked as a welder for Continental Boiler in St. Louis and
previously as a blast furnace operator for Foster-Forbes in Pevely,
Missouri. Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus 3:00 P.M. to 8:00
P.M. Sunday, March 6, 2011 with funeral services 9:00 A.M. Monday, March
7, 2011 officiated by Rev. Terry Crank, Pastor, First Christian Church,
Hematite, Missouri. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks,
Missouri. Memorials preferred to the Washington University Diabetes
Center, c/o Dr. Garry Tobin or Linda Repa-Eschen, Campus Box 8127, 660
S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63110.

Ben Everette Whitener,
age 68 of Festus, Missouri passed away March 2, 2011 at his residence.
He was born January 14, 1943 in Zion, Missouri the son of the late Alma
(nee Hale) and Everette Whitener. In addition to his parents he is
preceded in death by a brother-in-law John Freeman. He is survived by
his wife Rhoda “Kay” (nee Saling) Whitener of Festus, a son Chris
Whitener and his wife Missy of Festus, a daughter Libby Campbell and her
husband Tony of Simpsonville, South Carolina, two sisters Phyllis Fencl
and husband A.J. of Fredericktown, Missouri and Janet Freeman of Monet,
Missouri. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Andrew, Alec and
Annabelle Whitener and Joseph, Joshua and Jeremiah Campbell. He was a
member of Faith Baptist Church, Festus where he served as Treasurer for
over thirty years. He taught English and French at the Festus High
School for 37 years. He was a member of MSTA, the Festus Board of
Adjustments, the Festus Public Library Board and Foundation Board,
Trustee and Board Member for the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, a
Jefferson County Election Judge, Past President of MSTA-CTA and was the
Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient in 1998.
Visitation at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus Friday, March 4, 2011 from
4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and then after 9:00 A.M. Saturday, March 5, 2011
at Faith Baptist Church, Festus with funeral services at 10:00 A.M.
officiated by Brother John Weaver and Brother Mike Goodwin. Interment
Whitener-Barber Cemetery, Zion, Missouri. Memorials preferred to
Jefferson Regional Medical Center Hospice or Faith Baptist Church
Building Fund.Back to Top

Ramona Agatha
Anna Liuzza, age 93 of Pevely, Missouri
formerly of Brookfield, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was
born March 1, 1918 in Wilmette, Illinois the daughter of the late Ethel
(nee Shumilski) and Cyriel DeVooght. In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by husbands Gerald B. Deem and Ralph Liuzza and a
brother Glenn (the late Adeline) DeVooght. She is survived by daughter
Janice Charlotte Miller and husband Ronald L. of Brookfield, son Dennis
Dale Deem and wife Phyllis F. of Pevely, grandchildren Michael “Scott”
Miller and wife Doreen of O’Fallon, Missouri, Julie Frost and husband
Tim of Lynchburg, Virginia, Jessica LaRose of Festus, Missouri, Nicole
Kramer and husband Steve of Richmond Heights, Missouri, Matthew Deem and
fiancée Heather Evans of Pevely, great-grandchildren Alexis and Samantha
Miller, Danielle Lang and husband Brian, Annie and Shelby Frost,
Cassandra and Kyle LaRose, Claudia and Atticus Kramer and great-great
granddaughter Madison Lang. Mrs. Liuzza was a homemaker and had worked
at Western Auto and J.C. Penney in Brookfield. She was a member of the
Trinity United Methodist Church in Brookfield and was a member of the
Purdin Homemakers in Purdin, Missouri. Visitation Saturday, March 5,
2011 from 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. at
Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home in Brookfield with Rev. Ted Stockwell
officiating. Interment Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield.

Hubert P.
“Hup” Meyer, age 91 of Herculaneum, Missouri
passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 at his residence. He was born
February 16, 1920 in Apple Creek, Missouri the son of the late Ida (nee
Wucher) and Benjamin L. Meyer. In addition to his parents he is preceded
in death by his wife Irma M. (nee Naes) Meyer, daughter Janice Lynn
Hornsey, brothers Edgar J. (the late Rose) Meyer, Robert B. Meyer, Leroy
Bohnert, Chalmer (Christine survives) Meyer and a sister Thelma Besand.
He is survived by sons Paul (Peggy) Meyer of Barnhart, Missouri and Tom
Meyer of Pevely, Missouri, daughters Carol Meyer of Festus, Missouri,
Ellen (Richard) Fox of Cumming, Georgia, Gale Decker of Atlanta,
Georgia, Nancy (Richard) Bay of DeSoto, Missouri, Rita Charleville of
Belleair Bluffs, Florida, Rose (Tom) Hoffman of Frisco, Texas, 14
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, brothers Raymond “Hugo” Meyer
of Crystal City, Missouri, Cletus (Billie) Meyer of Festus, Herman
(Betty) Meyer of Crystal City, sisters Wilma (the late Bud) Edwards of
Crystal City, Gloria “Toots” (Gerald) Beck of Crystal City and Shirley
(the late Donald “Teeter”) Fults of Herculaneum. He was a member of the
Church of The Assumption, Herculaneum, a World War II Army Veteran,
retired glassworker from PPG, member of the Knights of Columbus Council
#1230, VFW Post #3777, Elks Lodge #1721 and a Meals on Wheels Volunteer
for 26 years. Visitation from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday, March 7,
2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus with Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Church of The Assumption, Herculaneum with Fr.
Robert V. Fleiter, Pastor officiating. Interment Assumption Cemetery,
Herculaneum. Memorials preferred to Masses.

Kenneth L.
Dees, age 73, of Hillsboro, Missouri passed
away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Kindred Hospital Southwest in Fort
Worth, Texas. He was born December 14, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri the
son of the late Anna (nee Adkins) and Vernon Dees. He is survived by his
wife Gail (nee Hansard) Dees, sons Daniel Dees of Houston, Texas, David
Dees and wife Sarah of Crowley, Texas and grandchildren Clayton, Carson
Colton and Sofie Dees. He was a retired Industrial Electrician, veteran
of the U.S. Army and member of Second Baptist Church in Festus,
Missouri. Visitation 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at
Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, then at Second Baptist Church, Festus
after 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 10, 2011 with funeral services at 11:00
A.M., officiated by Rev. Gary Satterfield. Interment Memorial Park
Cemetery, Normandy, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Second Baptist
Church.

Vivian M. Ponzar,
Vivian M. Ponzar, 50, of Festus, entered into rest Saturday, March 5,
2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 2,
1960, in Crystal City, Missouri, to the late Russell and Ava (Nee Drum)
Long. She is survived by her loving husband,Kevin Ponzar of Festus;
sons: John (Julie) Ponzar of Victoria, MO, Brent Ponzar of Victoria, MO,
and Garrett Ponzar of Victoria, MO; father and mother-in-law: Lynn and
Mary Gideon of DeSoto; brother, David (Pam) Long of Desloge, MO;
sisters: Becky Cain of Cadet, MO, and Lisa (Scott) McKinney of Georgia;
grandchildren: Savannah and Avery. She also leaves behind brother and
sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews and many friends. She was preceded in
death by her parents and a sister, Roberta Long. Vivian was a member of
St. Rose of Lima Church and the Columbia Ann's Organization and was a
homemaker for her family. Deacon Ed Boyer will officiate the services.
Visitation:Date: Monday, March 7, 2011 Time: 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
Visitation Location:Mahn DeSoto Chapel.
Service:Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Time: 10:00 am.
Service Location:Mahn DeSoto Chapel.
Interment:Hall Cemetery, French Village, MO
Memorials/Donations:
Donations may be made to: Susan G. Koman Foundation, P.O. Box 790129
Dept SK, St. Louis, MO 63179-0129

Gordon L. Yancy,
80, of DeSoto, passed away at Jefferson Regional Medical Center on March
5, 2011. Mr. Yancey was owner of DeSoto Florist for 30 years. He served
in the US Army during the Korean War. He is a member of the DeSoto Elks
Lodge #689, DeSoto Amvets Post #48 and DeSoto VFW Post #1831. Born April
15, 1930, in McKanda, Illinois, to the late Hosea and Mattie (nee Dillow)
Yancey. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rose (nee Eudy) Yancey
of DeSoto. Also survived by two sons: Barry (Beth Miller) Yancey of
DeSoto and Dwight "Butch" Yancey of DeSoto; a daughter, Coach Beth
Yancey of DeSoto; two grandchildren: Kyle and Alyssa; and a very special
friend, Nancy Blackwell of DeSoto. Mr. Yancy also leaves behind nieces,
nephews and many friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by five brothers: Clel, Curtis, Kenneth, Charlie and John; and
three sisters, Ruby, Helen and Pauline. Reverend Gene Moses will be
officiating the funeral service. Visitation:Date: Friday, March 11, 2011 Time: 5:00pm to
8:00pm. Visitation
Location:DeSoto Senior High School, 815 Amvets Drive,
DeSoto 63020Service:Date: Saturday, March 12, 2011 Time: 10:00am.
Service Location:DeSoto Senior High School. Interment:Peaceful Ridge Mausoleum, DeSoto, MO.
Memorials/Donations: DeSoto
Clothing for Community, C/O DeSoto Public School

Catherine M. “Sis” (Bourisaw) Belt,
85, of DeSoto entered into rest on March 8, 2011 at her home. Mrs.
Belt was a homemaker and a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
Born October 19, 1925 in Washington County; she was the daughter of the
late Albert J. and Marie (Bequette) Bourisaw. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Mearl Belt.She is survived by one daughter, Ruth (Dennis) Carlton of St.
Louis; eight siblings, Ruth Jarvis of Potosi, Veronica Fields of DeSoto,
Cecil (Carol) Bourisaw of Bonne Terre, Viola Maness of DeSoto, Geraldine
(Elmer) Meyer of Hillsboro, Janice (Karl) Schott of Hillsboro, Charlotte
(Henry) Skiles of DeSoto and Jon (Nancy) Bourisaw of DeSoto; eight
grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by two sons, Gary Belt and Anthony Belt; and one brother, Martin
Bourisaw.
Funeral Mass was held March 11 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church,
officiated by the Rev. Alexander Anderson. Burial was in Calvary
Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn
Funeral Home, DeSoto Chapel.

Odessa G. Henderson,
77, of DeSoto entered into rest on March 8, 2011 at Hillcrest Nursing
Center. Mrs. henderson was a production line worker with the
Nestle Company. She was a member of DeSoto Community Church of God
and American War Mothers. Born April 18, 1933 in DeSoto; she was
the daughter of the late Richard and Elise (Kelly) Evans.She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Obadiah "Obie"
Henderson of DeSoto; one son, Dennis "Butch" (Brenda) Henderson of
Florida; one daughter, Loretta Henderson of DeSoto; five grandchildre,
Kayla, Bliss, Terrence, Dessa and Tamesha; two great-grandchildren, Ava
and Evan, and two siblings, Charles Evans and Lila Hinkle of St. Louis.She was preceded in death by one daughter, Karen Kinder and nine
siblings, Glendell Logan, Albert Kelly, Hootie Kelly, Paul Evans,
Gertrude Kelly, Ethel Stewart, Savannah Evans, Georgia Fleming and
Rosalie Kelly.Funeral services were held March 14, at Mahn DeSoto Chapel,
officiated by the Rev. Gene Moses and the Rev. Steve Leach. Burial
was in Peaceful Ridge Cemetery in DeSoto. Memorials may be made to
DeSoto Community Church of God, 300 W. Mineral Street, DeSoto, 63020.
Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.

Arthur H. Heidbreder,
age 79, of Hillsboro, Missouri, passed way on March 9, 2011, in St.
Louis, Missouri. He was born October 12, 1931, in Hillsboro, Missouri.
Arthur and his wife Frances were married on May 31, 1956. He was a
member of Teamsters Local # 600 and worked for McLean Trucking. Arthur
is survived by, Wife-Frances L. Heidbreder (nee Schneedle)of Hillsboro,
Missouri; Daughter-Jeanie L. Heidbreder, of Hillsboro, Missouri.
Preceded in death by, Daughter-Janice Heidbreder; Father- William F.
Heidbreder; Mother-Emma Block. Visitation- Friday March 11, 2011, from 5
to 7PM at Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Hillsboro, Missouri.
Funeral-Saturday, March 12, 2011, at 11AM in the Robert D. Brown Funeral
Home Chapel. Interment- Peaceful Meadows Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri.
Memorials to- Open Door Animal Sanctuary, 6065 Duda Rd, House Springs
Missouri, 63051

George Jules Bequette, Sr.,
age 75 of Herculaneum, Missouri, formerly of Crystal City, Missouri
passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at St. Clare Health Center in
Fenton, Missouri. He was born June 22, 1935 in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
the son of the late Georgia M. “Sis” (nee Huck) and Harold Jules
Bequette. He is survived by his former wife Nan (nee McConnell)
Bequette of Crystal City, sons Christopher Bequette of Champaign,
Illinois and George J. “Jay” (Cindy) Bequette, Jr. of Little Rock,
Arkansas, daughter Melissa “Missy” Bequette of Seattle, Washington,
grandsons Jake, Sam, Joe and Luc Bequette and sister Illma Ann (the late
Edward) Mack of Crystal City. He was an Army Veteran, an agent for State
Farm Insurance for nearly 48 years, member of Sunset Country Club,
Lions Club, University of Arkansas “A” Club and Razorback Foundation.
Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at
the Church of Ste. Genevieve, #49 DuBourg Place, Ste. Genevieve,
Missouri officiated by Fr. Dennis Schmidt. Interment Valle Springs
Cemetery, Ste. Genevieve. Memorials preferred to the Razorback
Foundation of the University of Arkansas.

Lynn Ray Miller, 63, of Doniphan,
Missouri, entered into rest March 10, 2011 at Poplar Bluff Regional
Medical Center. He was a truck driver and a Vietnam Army veteran; he
enjoyed playing horseshoes and fishing. Born November 21, 1947, in Bonne
Terre, Missouri, to the late Gordon and Mary (Glore) Miller. Survived by
a son, Joe (Carol) Miller of Festus; sister, Christenna (Joseph) McCoy
of Herculaneum; grandchildren: Jonathan, Jesse and Allie; and a great
grandson, Carter. He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister,
Rebecca DeRousse and a grandchild, Joey. Chaplain John Davis will
officiate service. Visitation:
Date: Memorial Gathering: Wednesday, March 16,
2011. Time: 10:00am-1:00pm at Mahn Twin City Chapel, 515 Collins,
Festus, MO 63028. Service:Date: Memorial Service: Wednesday, March 16, 2011.
Time: 1:00pm. Service
Location:Mahn Twin City Chapel.
Memorials/Donations Disabled
American Veterans, P O Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 42250-0301

Stanley Edgar
Seabaugh, age 73 passed away Thursday, March
10, 2011 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri. He was
born March 20, 1937 in Crystal City, Missouri the son of the late Irene
Anna (nee Winkler) and Lee Vester Seabaugh. He is survived by his wife
Gloria Ann (nee Polette) Seabaugh, a son Tracy Lee Seabaugh and wife
Sheri of Sullivan, Illinois, a daughter Kimberly Ann Horn of Festus,
Missouri, grandchildren Darby Lynn Harden of Sullivan and husband
Jerrod, Zachary Lee Seabaugh of Sullivan who is presently serving in
Afghanistan with the Marine Corps First Division, Ciara Jade Horn of
Festus and a great-granddaughter Isabella Harden. He is also survived
by two sisters, Marian Seabaugh of St. Louis, Missouri and Nancy Eads of
Carlisle, Pennsylvania and husband James and several nieces and nephews.
He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army National Guard, a member
of Sacred Heart Church, Knights of Columbus Council #1230, the Elks
Lodge #1721 and retired 12/31/1991 from PPG as a Wareroom Supervisor.
Visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Vinyard
Funeral Home, Festus with funeral mass on Monday, March 14, 2011 at
Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City with Fr. Joseph Wormek, Pastor
officiating. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal City. Memorials
preferred to St. Vincent DePaul Society or Sacred Heart Church.

Janet A. Grayson,
age 71 of Festus, Missouri passed away Friday, March 11, 2011 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. She was
born December 11, 1939 in Festus, the daughter of the late Sadie (nee
Winebarger) and Woodrow Vinyard. She is survived by her husband David
Grayson, sons Michael David Grayson of Festus and Ronald Ira Grayson and
wife Kathy of Adams, Tennessee, sister Vicki Park and husband John of
Walnut Creek, California and brother Ronald Vinyard and wife Michan of
San Jose, California. She was a member of the Church of Our Lady in
Festus and a Registerd Nurse, having worked as a visiting nurse in San
Francisco, California, Arkansas, St. Louis, and Ironton Missouri.
Memorial mass to be celebrated 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 19, 2011 at
Church of Our Lady, Festus, with Fr. Donald Dalton officiating. In her
memory, contributions may be made to the St. Pius X Lancer fund, Our
Lady School or the American Heart Association.

Samuel E. Ogle, Jr.,
age 49 of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Festus, Missouri passed away
at his residence Friday, March 11, 2011. He was born October 23, 1961
in Great Lakes, Illinois. He is survived by parents June (nee Drury) and
Samuel E. Ogle, Sr. of Festus, children Emily Ann, Samuel E. III and
Nicholas Ogle, all of Manchester, Missouri, sisters Beverly Miloscia and
husband Stephen of Barnhart, Missouri, Jacqueline Forrester of Festus
and Mary Elizabeth Terrell and husband Travis of Lake View, Alabama,
brother Bryan Ogle and wife Jean of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri and 19
Nieces and Nephews. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal
City, Missouri, the Knights of Columbus and had attended St. Raphael the
Archangel in St. Louis. He served in the U.S. Navy and was employed as
a warehouse operator for Swiss-American Inc., cheese importers and
distributors in St. Louis. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday,
March 14, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus. Funeral Mass 9:30 A.M.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church, Crystal City, officiated
by co-celebrants Fr. Joseph Wormek, pastor and Fr. Mark Porterfield, of
Jefferson City, Missouri. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crystal
City. Church Masses preferred in Lieu of flowers.

Wyman D. Richardson,
age 73 of Festus, Missouri passed away Friday, March 11, 2011 at
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born
April 22, 1937 in Festus, Missouri the son of Florence Elizabeth (nee
Koester) Richardson of Festus and the late Henry Hugh Richardson. In
addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Marilyn (nee Coleman)
Richardson, daughters Melissa Ewing and husband Greg of Gaylord,
Michigan and Melinda Tartar and husband Jeff of St. Peters, Missouri,
son Jeff Richardson and wife Gail, grandchildren Adam, Joshua, Katie,
Jacob and Bethany Ewing, Owen and Drew Tartar, Ian Richardson, Madison
and Haley Lewis, brothers Homer Richardson and wife Gloria of Loveland,
Ohio and Kenneth Richardson of Festus, brother-in-law Paul Coleman and
the late wife Ruby and sister-in-law Alice Cozart and the late husband
Roger. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired quarry worker from
the River Cement Company after 34 years of service and a 35 year member
of Faith Baptist Church in Festus. Visitation 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus, then at Faith
Baptist Church, Festus after 1:00 P.M. with funeral services at 2:00
P.M. Monday, March 14, 2011. Interment Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens,
Crystal City with the Rev. Mike Goodwin and Rev. Mike Coleman
officiating. Memorials preferred to the Building Fund of Faith Baptist
Church.

Robert Lee Marks, 57, entered into
rest Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at his Festus residence. He had previously
worked as a mechanic and he was a U.S. Army veteran; he enjoyed his
guitars, fishing, reading and working on cars. He was born June 21,
1953, in St Louis, to the late Robert J. and Patricia (Edwards) Marks.
He is survived by his loving family which includes his wife of 30 years,
Linda Jean (Benedict) Marks; sons: David Paul Marks of Webster Groves,
MO, Robert Dustin (Rebecca) Marks of Festus and Flynn Alan Marks of
Festus; daughter, Sarah Lynne Weathers of Festus; brother, Matthew Marks
of St Louis; sisters: Sandra Marks of Maplewood, MO, Marilyn Marks of St
Louis, MO and Melanie Marks of Osage Beach, MO; mother-in-law, Martha J.
Benedict; sister-in-law, Lee Ann Montgomery; and brother-in-law, Rick
Benedict; and his special friend, B.B. the dog. He is preceded in death
by his parents and a daughter, Jennifer Marks. Rev. Jim Owens will
officiate service. Service:Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Time: 11:00am.
Service Location:Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Interment:Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Memorials/Donations:
Memorials may be made to St Francois County Animal Shelter.Back to Top

Gladys Volkmann (nee Crancer) age 95, of Hillsboro, Missouri,
passed away on March 15, 2011, in Crystal City, Missouri. She was born
June 11, 1915, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a member of First Baptist
Church of Hillsboro, Missouri. She is survived by, Son-Roy Volkmann II
of Hudson, New York. Son-Richard R. (Patricia) Volkmann, of Maryland
Heights, Missouri Daughter-Marilyn N. (Dale) Thebeau, of Hillsboro,
Missouri. Son-David R. (Kathy) Volkmann, of Wright City, Missouri. Also
survived by 13 grandchildren and 26 Great Grandchildren. Preceded in
death by, Husband-Roy W. Volkmann, Father-Arthur Crancer. Mother-Nellie
Crancer (nee Baggerman). Visitation-Friday March 25, 2011, from 5PM to
8PM at Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Missouri. Funeral-
Saturday March 26, 2011, at 11AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment-
Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri. Memorials to- First Baptist
Church of Hillsboro, building fund.

Warren Whitworth,
age 89, of Dittmer, MO, passed away March 17, 2011 at NHC Health Care,
Leadwood, MO. He was Retired from the U.S. Army. Born June 26, 1921 in
St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late William A. & Gertrude (nee
Holmes) Whitworth. He is survived by his wife Bernadine Rose Schemanski
– Dittmer, MO; Step Son – Tom (Dee) LeRoy – Excelsior Springs, MO. He
was preceded in death by three siblings: Audrey Sullivan, Cecil
Whitworth, & William Whitworth. There will be Graveside service with
Military Honors at Fairview Cemetery in Grubville, MO on Monday March
21, 2011. Place of Burial: Fairview Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under
the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

Russell L.
Hancock, age 57, of Hillsboro, entered into rest on Friday March 18,
2011 at St Anthony's Medical Center. He was a retired high rise window
cleaner for Hawkins Building Services. He was a member of the Classic
Car Club and was a veteran of the United States Army who served his
country during the Vietnam War. Born July 18, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, MO
to the late Leo and Wilma (Wilks) Hancock. He is survived by his wife:
Janice (Griffin) Hancock, son: John J. Hancock of Pevely, MO,
granddaughter: Eowyn of Pevely, MO and sisters: Joanne Ringo of Potosi,
MO and Melinda Hancock of Potosi, MO. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by a brother: Carl Hancock. Graveside services with
full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Friday,
March 25, 2011 at 10:30AM officiated by Chaplain Colleen Lopez. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be made to Mrs, Hancock.

Roelof “Rudy” Vandermeulen, age 75, of Hillsboro, Missouri,
passed away on, March 18, 2011, in St. Louis, Missouri. He born December
4, 1935, in Hessum, The Netherlands. Rudy and his wife Joyce were
married July 23, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by,
Wife-Joyce Vandermeulen (nee Feckter), of Hillsboro, Missouri;
Daughter-Jenny (Mike) Hickson, of Hillsboro, Missouri; Son- Ryan (
Teresa ) Vandermeulen, of Hillsboro, Missouri; Sister-Egberdina (Neil
Elfrink) Vandermeulen, of Rolla, Missouri; Brother-Berend H.
Vandermeulen, of Holland. Also survived by his grandchildren- Meghann,
Jason, Jacob, Mitchel, Hickson. Ryke and Ryli Vandermeulen. Preceded in
death by, Son-John Vandermeulen; Father-Ryk A. Vandermeulen; Mother-Berendina
Vandermeulen (nee Boschman). Rudy donated his remains to St. Louis
University Hospital School of Medicine. A memorial service will be held
on Saturday March 26, 2011, at 11AM at Good Shepherd Catholic Church,
Hillsboro, Missouri. Memorials to- St Vincent De Paul Society would be
appreciated. A service of the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Inc,
Hillsboro, Missouri

Norman M. Nash,
age 80 of Bonne Terre, Missouri, formerly of Pevely, Missouri passed
away Sunday, March 20, 2011 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was
born March 27, 1930 in Silica, Missouri the son of the late Bessie (nee
Decker) and James Monroe Nash. In addition to his parents he is preceded
in death by his first wife Norma R. (nee Drinen) Nash. He is survived by
his wife Yvonne (nee Coleman) Nash, daughters Bonnie Rita Heath and
husband Roland of Herculaneum, Missouri, Lisa Everhart and husband
Michael of Bonne Terre, a son Garland G. Nash and wife Pauline of
Pevely, grandchildren Jeremy Heath and wife Rhonda, Jason Heath, Kevin
Sansoucie, Trenton Everhart, Chase Everhart, Yvonne Kleine and husband
Darin, Matt Nash and wife Connie and Andy Nash. He is also survived by
seven great-grandchildren, two sisters Evelyn M. Nash and Ruby Matlock
and two brothers, Clyde W. Nash and James W. Nash. He was a lead worker
for St. Joe Lead Smelter in Herculaneum, a member of Peace Tabernacle
United Pentecostal Church in Hillsboro, Missouri and an Army Veteran
from the Korean War. Visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at
1:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home,
Pevely officiated by Rev. Rudy Theissen, Hillsboro. Interment Sandy
Cemetery, Hillsboro. Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s Association.

Gordon D. “Tic” Tullock, age 62, of De Soto, MO, passes away
March 20, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, MO.
He was a Construction Laborer. Born November 8, 1948 in St. Louis, MO,
he was the son of the late Vernon Tullock Sr. and Sarah M. (nee Lands)
Tullock of De Soto, MO. Along with his Mother he is survived by Brothers
& Sisters: Vernon Tullock, Jr. – De Soto, MO, Linda Dawes – Omaha, NE;
Niece and Nephew: April Wilcofski & Adam Dawes. He was a 1966 Graduate
of De Soto High School. Military: U.S. Army. Funeral Service: Thursday,
March 24, 2011 at 10 AM Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated
by: Dr. Rev. Jeremy Muniz. Place of Burial: Belgrade Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 from 4-8 PM. Funeral arrangements
under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

Albert A. Cody, age 73, of Hillsboro, Missouri, died March 21,
2011, in St. Louis,Missouri. He was born August 7, 1937, in St. Louis,
Missouri. Albert was a retired Bricklayer and was a member of
Bricklayers local # 1 for over 40 years. He is survived , Stepson-Steve
(Joyce) Combs, of Olathe, Kansas; Daughters - Christine Wood, of
Imperial, Missouri, Wendy Massey, of Hillsboro, Missouri, Carrie Cody of
Cedar Hill, Missouri; Sister-Lillian Rogers, of Barnhart, Missouri. Also
survived by 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, a host of nieces
and nephews and many dear friends. Preceded in death by, Wife-Louise
Cody (nee Rogers), Father-Joseph Cody, Mother-Lillian Holweck (nee
Hubenschmidt), Sister-Virginia Hormann. Visitation- will be held Sunday
March 27, 2011, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at Robert D. Brown Funeral Home
Inc., Hillsboro, Missouri. Funeral with be held Sunday March 27, 2011 at
3:00PM in the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials to- VFW or
American Legion Post of the persons choice.

Michael J. Ryan,
67, of Festus, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at his
Festus residence. He was a retired welder for Ameren UE and was a member
of the Elks Lodge #1721 of Festus. He was born July 23, 1943, in St
Louis, MO to the late Morgan and Ruth (Bassler) Ryan. He is survived by
his wife: Pamela (Barunica) Ryan, daughters: Terry (Steve) Harvey of
Bonne Terre, MO and Tiffany (Jay) Holste of Utah, 6 grandchildren: Kyle,
Taylor, Cameron, Tosha, Ashley and Colton, and sisters: Diane (Alan)
Waller of St Louis, MO, Gerry Nestberg of Arnold, MO and Kathy (Don)
Harris of Arnold, MO. Services were private.

Mark C. Abel,
age 61 passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Jefferson Regional
Medical Center in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born February 8, 1950
in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Anna Mae (nee Dumbauld) and
Harold Chris Abel. He is survived by his wife Cheryl (nee Rich) Abel of
Festus, step-daughter Melinda Contryman of St. Louis, step-son Darron
Contryman of Tokyo, Japan, granddaughter Zoe Contryman of St. Louis,
niece Elizabeth Mouser and husband Rob of Herculaneum, Missouri, nephew
Larry “Chris” Abel of Festus, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and
friends. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brothers
Stephen H. Abel, who died in infancy and Larry Vernon Abel. Mr. Abel
graduated from Festus High School and the Missouri University at
Columbia. He first worked at Abel’s Sinclair Station on Main Street in
Festus and later was the owner/operator of the Mark C. Abel Insurance
agency. He began his political career spanning over 25 years as the
Festus City Treasurer and later, was elected to the Missouri House of
representatives where he served six terms from 1985 to 1991 and from
1998 to 2004. While in the house he served as the Speaker Pro Tem,
Minority Leader, and chaired various committees. He helped to create
the Missouri Senior Prescription Drug Program, the Access to Higher
Education Act and other economic development legislation. He presently
is the Jefferson County Treasurer. A memorial gathering in his honor
will begin at 4:00 P.M. Friday, April 1, 2011 at Frederick’s Catering
Center, 201 Main St., Festus. Interment Presbyterian/Methodist
Cemetery, Festus. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the
American Cancer Society.

Betty Lou
Armstrong,
age 85, of Hillsboro, MO, passed away March 23, 2011 at Jefferson
Regional Medical Center, Crystal City, MO. She had been a Custodian for
Hillsboro High School; also worked as a cook at Hillsboro Café. Born
June 7, 1925 in Sedalia, MO as Minnie Burns to Edward H. & Della Burns;
at a very young age she was adopted by John & Jennie (Burgan) Bechler,
and became known as Betty Lou Bechler. Along with her parents she was
also preceded in death by her husband, the late Gene Armstrong. She is
survived by her Children: Robert “Bob” (Sherry) Armstrong – Hillsboro,
MO, Steve (Renee) Armstrong – Fenton, MO; Grandchildren: Lisa (Jack)
Young & Steven Alexander “Alex” Armstrong; former co-worker and friend:
Dennis Rose; Brothers & Sisters: Sister: Pearl McCluskey – Berkley, MO;
Sister-in-law: Grace Lyons – Fredericktown, MO (receded in death by
sibling: Hazel McConnell & Edmond Slezak). Funeral Service: Saturday,
March 26, 2011 @ 2PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Officiated
by: Rev. Dr. David Webster. Place of Burial: Hillsboro Cemetery.
Visitation: Friday, March 25, 2011 from 4-8 PM @ Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home. Memorials: Hillsboro Food Pantry, 10399 Business 21,
Hillsboro, MO 63050. Funeral arrangements under the direction of
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

Teresa Ruth Guenter, age 80, of
DeSoto, MO entered into rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Jefferson
Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a retired cook with the
high school. She was a member of St Stephens Catholic Church in
Richwoods and Legion of Mary. She loved her family and enjoyed flower
arranging. Born February 23, 1931, in Bliss, Missouri, to the late
Francis and Eva (Sampson) Merseal. She is survived by her husband of 62
years: Art Guenther, son: Dennis (Beth) Guenther of DeSoto, daughter:
Sheila (David) McCutcheon of DeSoto, brothers: Gene DeClue of Mapaville
and Daley (Kate) Merseal of DeSoto, sister: Lucille Warden of DeSoto, 5
grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her brother: Everett Merseal and a sister:
Verna DeClue. Funeral mass at St Stephens Catholic Church in Richwoods
on Saturday, March 26 at 10:00am. Visitation Friday from 5-8pm at Mahn
DeSoto Chapel. Interment Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Father Robert Liss
to officiate Mass.

HM 2 Deverson N.
Lima, age 31, of Festus, MO passed away suddenly on March 23, 2011
at Ft Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. He was an active veteran of the
United States Navy as a medical corpsman. He enjoyed movies and video
games with his family. Born October 28, 1979, in BeloHorizonte, Minas
Gerais, Brazil to Gerardo Gutierrez and Lucimar (Lima) Stark. In
addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife: Bobbie N. (Borchardt)
Lima of Festus, son: Robert Lima of Festus, daughter: Hannah Lima of
Festus, brothers: John Lima of Brazil, Alan Stark of New York, Fred
Stark of New York, Guillermo (Hyeonhwa Seong) Gutierrez of
Massachusetts, Paula DaSilva of Massachusetts, and Peter DaSilva of
Massachusetts, and a sister: Marlucia Butler of New York. Funeral
service to be held Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 10:00am at Mahn Twin City
Chapel in Festus. Visitation Friday from 5-8 PM.Interment with military
honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorial donations to
Catholic Charities, 110 North Brierton, Crystal City, MO 63019 or St
Vincent de Paul, 555 Bailey Road, Crystal City MO 63019. Pastor Jeremy
Muniz to officiate the service.

John M. Lovette,
73, of Festus entered into rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at his
residence. He was a production supervisor for 33 years for Sunline
Brands and was a United States Air Force veteran. He loved fishing,
hunting, sports, playing cards, his beagles and was an avid Cardinals
fan. Born June 2, 1937, in Calhoun, Mississippi to the late Joseph and
Virginia (Moore) Lovette. He is survived by his wife of 44 years: Joy (Brame)
Lovette; sons: Kenneth Lovette of Tucson, AZ, Kevin Lovette of
Nashville, TN and Kristopher (Maureen) Lovette of O'Fallon, MO,
grandchildren: Molly, Maggie and Brennan. In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by his daughter: Kelly Lovette and brother: Joseph
Lovette. Funeral service to be held on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 11:00am
at Mahn Twin City Chapel, Festus. Visitation Sunday from 3-7PM.
Interment with military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Memorials preferred to the Humane Society, 1201 Macklind Avenue, St
Louis, MO 63110. Pastor Timothy Gibson to officiate service.

Sharron K. (Spangler) Brock, 58, of
DeSoto, entered into rest on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Jefferson
Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker who loved her family
dearly. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Luckey Baptist
Church and a volunteer at the Hillsboro Food Pantry. She loved reading,
camping, fishing and teaching. Born May 17, 1952, in Ironton, Missouri
to the late Norman and Francis (Swearingen) Spangler. She is survived by
her husband of 40 years: Alvie Brock, sons: Christopher (Shannon) Brock
of DeSoto, Michael (Michelle) Brock of Hillsboro, Timothy (April) Brock
of DeSoto, and Shane (Cathy) Tyler of Perryville, daughter: Kimberly
(Michael) Fadler of Hematite, brothers: Mike (Nelly) Spangler of
Imperial and Ronnie Spangler of DeSoto, sisters: Carol (Glen) O'Harver
of DeSoto, Susan Spangler of Oklahoma, Betty (Terry) Schultz of
Hillsboro, Barb (Mike) Missey of Festus, Penny (Steve) Pennings of
Newton, IA, and Christina (Brian) Pinkley of Festus and 14
grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her brother: Norman "Sunny" Spangler and a sister: Marie Deer. Funeral
service scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Mahn DeSoto Chapel, 900
North Main, DeSoto. Visitation Monday from 5-8 PM. Interment Luckey
Baptist Cemetery.

Annie May Lane,
age 87, formerly of Hillsboro, Missouri, passed away March 25, 2011 at
St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She had been a
Clerk for Robertson Lumber Company, Dee-Gee’s and Queen’s Market. Born
December 8, 1923 in Columbia, MO, she was the daughter of the late
Joseph Berkley & Margaret (nee Faulkner) Johnson. She was also preceded
in death by her husband, the late Everett Lane. She is survived by her
Children: Teresa (Larry) Shepherd – Festus, MO, Debra (Dan) Brown –
Troy, MO and John (June) Lane – Asheville, NC; Brother & Sister-in Law:
J.B. (Nadine) Johnson – Oklahoma City, OK (Preceded in death by sibling:
Helen Level; Joseph, Richard, Robert, & Mary Johnson); Grandchildren:
Jeff (Yvonne) Shepherd, Christina (Matt) Parsons, Caleb (Amy) Brown,
Amanda (Guy) Grimstead, Keith Sellers, Jennifer (Ryan) Campbell; 17
Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren (Preceded in death by
one Great Granddaughter: Grace Brown). Member of First Baptist Church of
Hillsboro since 1960, VFW #1831 Auxiliary, Volunteer with 4-H and the
Extension Club. Funeral Service: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 10 AM at
the First Baptist Church in Hillsboro. Officiated by: Pastor Wayne Norris.
Place of Burial: Pleasant Site Cemetery, Fremont, MO. Visitation:
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 from 4-8 PM. Memorial Donations may be made to
the First Baptist Church – Hillsboro. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

Roger D. Rodgers,
68, of DeSoto entered into rest March 25, 2011 at Hillcrest Nursing
Center. Mr. Rodgers was born August 7, 1942.He is survived by a friend, Tom Carbone of St. Louis; one cousin,
Mary Beth Farley of Vermont; and his friends at Hillcrest Nursing Center
and Jefferson Regional Medical Center.Memorial services were held April 7 at Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto
Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Gene Moses. Burial was in Peaceful
Ridge Mausoleum. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn
Funeral Home at DeSoto.

Theodore J.
“Ted” Bryant, age 83, of Festus, Missouri, who
wintered in Clermont, Florida passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the
Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. He was born April 20, 1927 in
Poplar Bluff, Missouri the son of the late Gracie (nee Bean) and
Theodore Bryant. He is survived by his wife Lila Lee (nee Martin)
Bryant, daughters Carol Vassallo and husband John of Yuma, Arizona,
Catherine Steimel and husband Tom of Bethany, Illinois, Pamela Beykirch
and husband Henry of O’Fallon, Illinois, Stephanie Boyer and husband
Mark of DeSoto, Missouri and Brenda Fadler and husband Rowdy of Crystal
City, Missouri, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition
to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Orien A. Bryant and
the late wife Beulah, sister Muriel Geluck and the late husband Harry
and a half-brother Gene Bryant. He served in the United States Navy
during WWII, was a retired welder from Pittsburg Plate Glass Company’s
Crystal City plant, a member of the 1st United Methodist
Church of Festus-Crystal City and Elks Lodge #1721. Graveside memorial
services will be conducted a later date in the Festus
Presbyterian/Methodist Cemetery.

Daniel “Dan” K. Russell,
age 29, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away suddenly on March 28, 2011,
in St. Louis. He was born March 16, 1982, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was
a Navy veteran and worked as a powder coater for the family business
Denco Powder Coating, in Herculaneum, Missouri. He is survived by,
Father-Dennis (Beth) Russell, of Crystal City, Missouri; Mother-Sherry
Ann (Jeff Ruesch) Exley, (nee Gossett) of Fenton, Missouri; Sister-Amy
(Marcus) Long, of San Diego California; Grandmother-Mary Jane Russell,
of Hillsboro, Missouri; Grandparents Glen and Mary Hoffman (nee Cathey)
of Hillsboro, Missouri; Uncle-David Hoffman, of St. Louis, Missouri.
Visitation-Thursday, March 31, 2011, from 3 to 8 PM at the Robert D.
Brown Funeral Home Inc, Hillsboro, Missouri. Funeral- Friday, April 1,
2011, at 11 AM in the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment-Jefferson Barracks, National, Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.
Memorials to- The Open Door Animal Sanctuary, House Springs, Missouri.

Carla D. Cline,
age 49, of De Soto, MO, passed away March 29, 2011 at Scenic View
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a Homemaker. Born Jan. 29,
1962 in Crystal City, MO, she was the daughter of the Bobby W. Haynes &
Mary Jane (Politte) Huskey. She is survived by stepmother Henry Ella
Haynes – Powell, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband the late
Cord Eaker, and survived by her husband James Cline – De Soto, MO;
Children: Joshua Eaker – Belleville, IL, Talitha Eaker – Hillsboro, MO
and Sierra Eaker – Hillsboro, MO; Brother-in-law: Daniel (Melanie) Eaker
– Hillsboro, MO. Member of Church: Radiant Life Church – Festus, MO.
Funeral Service Date and Time: Monday April 4, 2011 at 7 PM. Place of
Service: Radiant Life Church – Festus, MO. Officiated by: Pastor Randy
Gray. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead
Funeral Home.

Jeanne “Jean” Jacqueline Kountz Weber, age 82, of Tampa, FL formerly of
Dittmer, MO, passed away March 29, 2011 at the Life Path Hospice in
Temple Terrace, FL. She was a School Teacher for over 40 years with the
Public School System of St. Louis, MO; primarily taught language arts to
7th and 8th graders at the Long Middle and Humbolt
Visual and Performing Arts Schools. She was born January 9, 1929 in St.
Louis, MO to her Parents, the late Albert and Lily Jacqueline (nee Lale)
Kountz. She was also preceeded in death by her Husband, the late Kenneth
“Ken” Weber. She is survived by her Children: Judith (Gerry) Chen,
Tampa, FL, Mark (Gloria Overturf) Weber, St. Louis, MO, Barbara (David)
Pitts, Baton Rouge, LA, Katherine (Richard) Dallos, Woodbridge, VA,
Lauren (Ed) Juliette, De Soto, MO, Kenneth “KC” (Kelly Holben) Weber,
Jr., Batavia, IL (preceded in death by son-in-law, Joseph Drummond);
Brothers & Sisters: (preceded in death by one brother, Donald Kountz);
Grandchildren: 15, Adam, Erica, Julia, Lauren, Jennifer, Orlando, Kate,
Laura, Nicole, Jarod, Ben, Evelyn, Alex, Lily, and Emma;
Great-Grandchildren: 8; Organizations: Served as President of the
local School Board of Grandview R2 School District in Ware, MO; she
worked as a summer camp counselor at Camp Wyman. Member of Church: St.
Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto, MO. Funeral Mass: Monday, April
4, 2011 @ 10:00 AM @ St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto, MO.
Officiated by: Father Alexander Anderson. Place of Burial: Jefferson
Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Visitation: Sunday, April 3,
2011 4-8 PM at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements
under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.

Paul Edward Pinkley,
age 88, of Herculaneum, Missouri, formerly of Festus, Missouri passed
away Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Center,
Crystal City, Missouri. He was born February 20, 1923 in Hogan, Missouri
the son of the late Elizabeth (nee Bennett) and Adonis Green Pinkley. He
is survived by his wife Eugenia F. (nee Pace) Pinkley, daughter Paula
Sherrell and husband Robert of Decatur, Texas, son Perry Pinkley and
wife Patty of Humble, Texas, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
He was served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and Korea and was a retired
glassworker from the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company in Crystal City. Mr.
Pinkley gifted his remains to Washington University School of Medicine.

Michael Joseph
Smith, age 30 of Bloomsdale, Missouri passed
away Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in Bloomsdale. He was born December 19,
1980 in Davenport, Iowa the son of Larry and Marilyn (nee Klekamp) Smith
of Festus, Missouri. In addition to his parents he is survived by his
wife Kelly (nee Mullins) Smith, daughters Madison Travis, Morgan Smith
and Ayden Smith of Bloomsdale, sisters Jacquelyn Obst and husband Aaron
of Florissant, Missouri, Christine Poertner and husband Johnathan of St.
Louis, Missouri and grandmother Frances Smith of Monet, Arkansas. He is
preceded in death by grandparents Regina and Henry Klekamp and Herbert
Smith. He was a machine operator for Edge Manufacturing in Pevely,
Missouri. Memorial Gathering 9:00 A.M., Monday, April 4, 2011 at Vinyard
Funeral Home, Festus, with Memorial Service at 10:00 A.M. officiated by
Pastor Clete Reed of Freedom Worship Center, Festus. In lieu of flowers
donations preferred to Kelly Smith, 4254 U.S. Hwy 61, Bloomsdale,
Missouri 63627.

Margeret P. McKinstry,
92, of DeSoto entered into rest March 31, 2011 at Jefferson Regional
Medical Center in Crystal City. Mrs. McKinstry was a self-employed
property manager. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist
Church and volunteered at senior citizens centers. Born July 28,
1918 in Steelville; she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Pearl
(Edgar) Donahoe.She is survived by two sons, Bruce (Mary) McKinstry of DeSoto and
Ross (Anne) McKinstry of Bowling Green; one daughter, Jane (Andrew) Pitt
of St. Louis; one brother, Patrick (Joyce) Donahoe of Cuba; five
grandchildren, Rebecca, Sam, Erin, Caroline and Rachel, and three
great-grandchildren, Sam, Oliver and Charlie. She was preceded in
death by three siblings, Raymond Donahoe, Louise Shropp and Teresa
Stair.
Funeral services were held April 5 at St. Andrews United Methodist
Church officiated by the Rev. Darlene Payne. Burial was in Potosi
Masonic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the DeSoto Food Pantry,
PO Box 552, DeSoto, 63020. Arrangements were under the direction
Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto.